Arizona Christian and Georgetown (KY) are set to face off in the Round of 16 during the 88th Annual NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship in Kansas City. Arizona Christian, a two seed, has a record of 24-7 and advanced by defeating Wayland Baptist 91-82, with Shaud Bradley contributing 19 points. Georgetown, also with a 24-7 record, progressed by beating Bethel 85-68, with three players scoring 17 points each. This matchup is crucial as both teams are historical contenders in the NAIA tournament, with Georgetown holding an edge in previous encounters. The game is scheduled for March 19 at 7:30 pm Central time.

By the Numbers
  • Arizona Christian has a 20-10 all-time record in NAIA tournament play.
  • Georgetown College has made a total of 45 NAIA tournament appearances.
State of Play
  • Both teams are coming off strong performances in their respective brackets, with notable player contributions.
  • This will be the fifth matchup between them, with Georgetown leading 3-1 historically.
What's Next

The winner of this matchup will face off against Freed-Hardeman or Northwestern (IA) in the next round, scheduled for March 21.

Bottom Line

This game is pivotal for both Arizona Christian and Georgetown as they vie for advancement in a championship-setting, with historic accomplishments on the line for both programs.